Advice on Applying for Renewable Energy Grants

It is becoming more important than ever to do everything we can to help save the planet. From walking or cycling instead of taking the car, to recycling everything we possibly can in order to prevent ever-growing landfills, it is crucial that we all work together and do our bit to lessen our impact on the environment.



And while cancelling out this impact is probably a very long way away, that doesn't mean that we're not taking strides towards reaching that goal. One of the most significant steps has been the changing attitude towards energy and power. For a long time, we've relied on fossil fuels, which can damage the environment and simply aren’t sustainable. Now, however, things are changing. More and more attention is being turned towards renewable energy, such as solar power, wind power and wave power - all of which are not only cheap and sustainable to use, but literally harness the power of nature. And if we think about the bush fires, hurricanes and tidal waves that occur all over the world, it's not hard to see why such power could be an incredible asset to our modern lives.

If you're interested in installing a renewable energy source in your home, one of the first things to do is to budget for the installation and set up cost. While the initial set up costs can be a challenge, installing some renewable energy technologies such as Solar, Heat Pump or Biomass, really is quite affordable. In some cases, the amount may seem slightly out of reach, but that's where grants come in. Because renewable energy is such a good idea that helps work towards saving the planet, many governing bodies and charitable firms offer grants that help individuals afford the switch. These can be obtained from local or national bodies and are available for individuals or communities hoping to change the way we use energy.



By 2020 the UK government hopes for 15% of the overall energy consumption in the UK to come from renewable sources, and as such, a financial incentive is currently offered to homes to switch from traditional fossil fuels to renewable sources. The Renewable Heat Incentive offers very attractive Payment Tariffs to the home or property owner, per kW of Renewable Heat generated. These can rise to £1,000-£3,000 per year (or higher for large properties), and extend for a period of up to 23 years. The electricity Feed In Tariffs for Solar PV systems and Wind Turbines are also very attractive.



If you wish to apply for a renewable energy grant, whether you are someone hoping to use it in your home or in an organisation such as a school or community centre or you’re looking to set up solar panels, heat pumps or even wind turbines, the best step is to apply for as many grants as possible, providing as much information as you can. Each organisation will help you with the requirements, and applying tends to be straightforward.



You never know, you could end up being one of the lucky ones picked for aid in developing their renewable energy systems and take a big step forwards towards saving the environment.